Selected reviews for this venue:

Cant rate the parking as I came up on the train, but it was a brilliant venue, having sympathetically restored Art deco architecture, and great acoustics and it added massively to the atmosphere of the night. Well chosen by Kate. (Of course)

Kate Bush(17/09/14) - One of the best nights of my life....

And I am 53, so I have chalked up a few in my time....cannot really add much to what everyone else has said about the show - all the reviews have it nailed.. As well as being an artist beyond compare - Kate is also a lovely person, she has shown many kindnesses to her fans in the past. The combination of her friendliness, incredible voice, powerful and moving work, brought to life by being staged so lovingly - made this an unforgettable experience!
Oh and Eventims service was very good too. Big lasting smiles here
:-):-)

A lovely place to see a band, small and intimate just about the right size so you can hear and see the artist. Some places I have been to especially in Birmingham they are just too big and you dont get the right atmosphere - small is much better!

Kate Bush(17/09/14) - Brilliant

Saw kate bush 12 September it was a wonderful night I will remember for ever, brilliant seats 3 rows from the front on the end where she passed by has part of the show just wonderful and very emotional.

the show itself was unbelievable. from start to finish. it didnt bother me that there were no songs for the first 4 albums. and i understand why. if people are going to the shows expecting a greatest hits show. then theyll be disappointed. I for one wasnt.
The down side of the whole evening was the apollo itself. the lack of venue staff was an eye opener, there was a big problem with the humidity.and directions to facilities were terrible. however this didnt detract from my enjoyment of the show itself

The Apollo Setting/venue made it a more personal experience 10/10, we were lucky enough to be in the Stalls Row U, but can see where ever you sat, it was a good view/experience. the sound and setting was superb

Kate Bush(16/09/14) - Kate Bush Concert 13th September 2014

This has to be classed as one of the best experiences of my life ! such an amazing show for anyone who is lucky enough to go. I took my Wife and 16 Year old daughter(Her Birthday Present :)) an amazing, once in a lifetime event to see and hear Kate. the whole show, was superb, music, story and the band/crew were pure perfection ! adding the Apollo setting, making it a more personal experience for ALL that was there 10/10 !!!!!

The lines to the toilets were maddening because there werent enough toilets. The ratio between number of attendees versus toilets was off. There needs to be a way to add more toilets to each floor of this venue.

Kate Bush(16/09/14) - I Flew 5350 Miles to See Kate Bush in Concert!

I was fortunate enough to purchase one hospitality ticket on the Eventim UK Web site on March 28, less than 10 minutes before all the tickets had sold out. The hospitality ticket experience was both magical and memorable as I dined inside the Hammersmith St. Pauls church with fellow Kate Bush fans. The food was excellent and the venue was pure heaven. I also appreciated having the ability to purchase merchandise without wrestling through long lines. Fortunately, I was able to purchase limited items that sold out within the first week (I was lucky to attend the 3rd day of Kates residency). I also had the ability to enter the Apollo from a separate entrance so as to avoid the large crowds. The 3-hour performance itself was AMAZING...Without giving away any spoilers, I felt like I was watching a theatrical performance/rock concert/dance performance. When it comes to vision, creativity, and talent--Kate Bush is unsurpassed.
The visual spectacle included great costumes, fabulous musical performances, and well-choreographed routines. The special effects were equally dazzling (sights, sounds and touch!). I just hope that this performance is released on CD/DVD so that those who were unable to attend can watch in the comfort of their homes.
I live in San Francisco, USA--so I traveled more than 5000 miles to see Kate Bush in her first tour in 35 years. Not only was it well-worth the wait, but it was also worth every quid (414 quid to be exact)! I would do it again, if I only could...Mmmh yes!

It was the ideal size for this event, perhaps a bit hot and stuffy, but that was a small price to pay

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - Superlatives wont suffice

It was hard to believe the show could live up to the hype: surely she couldnt be as good as the excitable reviewers said?
She could. Only better.
The sound was amazing; the band so precise and lyrical. Her dancing may not have survived the 35 years since her last appearance, but her voice! It soared; it yearned; it ranged effortlessly across the dynamic range. Grown men wept. Pre-event focus had been on The Ninth Wave suite and it was sensational. But the Sky of Honey sequence from Arial was even better. The slow-motion film of birds in flight was mesmerising - all the dreamers were waking indeed.
We may not see Kate perform again. Those who missed it will have to make do with the dvd due to be recorded. But for those who were there, the memory will never be erased.
At the end of the concert someone yelled out Thank you, voicing the gratitude of all 3,000 of us.

Well first off it was like no other. One of the best experiences of my life. The atmosphere was amazing. A bare stage with all the instruments out bathed in blue light with dry ice, all this an hour before the show began. The anticipation and expectation were amazing. Ive read every review, they were all superlative. 5 star. What could possibly live up to this. Well it did, and surpassed my expectations in every way.
She was barefoot the entire time, older, regal and stately. Totally in control of her gifts at all times, it felt like we were in the presence of a talent that comes from outside of this world. There was no one before her and there will be no one after her. She is in amazing voice, it soared in went low, there were none of the high notes you got on the early music but it was so powerful it hit you in the face and left people speechless.
She sang a number of songs straightforwardly including Hounds of Love, Running Up That Hill, King of the Mountain. There were two drummers, the percussion was fabulous. Then we entered the Ninth Wave suite.
This was full on production. There was a few acted bits about a boat singing and help being sought then Kate on the screen in water in a life jacket, then theres waves on the stage, shes carried out through the audience dead by fish skeletons the band now have fish heads. Shes a ghost. She disappears, reappears from no where. She ice skates on stage. Then finally chooses life. Its over.
20 minute interval. Final segment is b side of Ariel, A Sky of Honey. There are birds projected, her son Bertie is an artist the band have bird heads now, she turns into a Blackbird and flies over the stage with big black wings. Its unbelievable. She weaves bits of songs, just a word little light shining from the second half. Her voice is amazing, a primal force that she seems to channel, summon up from somewhere. Given the imagery hell it seems, its disturbing, its dark its unnerving to be in the presence of such talent. You feel if she so choose she could do a Carrie and kill us all.
Not to overstate it but it was more like a revivalist prayer meeting, she was communing with us like a preacher would. Speaking in tongues, healing through her art.
I feel reborn, renewed, refreshed. Then she sang a song alone at the piano from 50 words for snow, Amongst Angels, for which her voice came directly from heaven. Her final encore was Cloudbusting which everyone stood for and sang
Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen, And I dont know when, But just saying it could even make it happen they all sounded like they thought it was true.
Now life for me is BB and AB, before Bush and After Bush.

Well worth the 35 year wait to finally see the most enchanting musical artist ever!
The stage performance of all of the supporting musicians and actors was superb. Theatrical performances and special effects helped to raise the awareness of each songs lyrics. Outstanding!!

Someone once said You had to be There This was not a concert it was an epiphany.The culmination of years resulting in a pilgrimage of the faithful. There were times when I could not believe that I, along with thousands of others, were breathing the same air, sharing the same sounds and viewing the entire spectacle. I have been fulfilled, a beautiful beautiful experience. I have listened faithfully for thirty five years to every album.Thank you so much Kate x

Not only was Kate amazing but the show was spectacular! She sounded spot on and was beautiful.
The show was better than most Broadway musicals and the sound was perfect and clear.
I had the Hospitality package and it was worth every cent. The setting was in the beautiful Gothic church and every detail was thought out. Everything from presentation to choice of foods was first class.
It was also nice to have the merchandise for sale there with no crowds.
I would go back in a second!

It was stressfull to pick up the tickets on time.
The information after buying the tickets was unclear. The term hospitality was used for different offerings. It was not clear whether the tickets were sent home to me. I had to call two times to make it all clear that I had booked for two rooms and what the procedure was.
The inteval was too short. People need morte time to get a drink.

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - Stunningly good

Kate Bush her concert was stunning. Her voice, her performance and the programme. Also her crew, the musicians and her son added up to an amazing evening. I`m so happy I went to Londen to visit this event. She gave her fans so much.
The theatre was an exellent place for this performance. I could easily follow what was going on on the stage and on the big screen. Nice that some of her stories where told in both music, images and performance. And for the first time, hopefully not for the last.
High apreciation and kind regards to Kate and her K-fellowship,
Ron Wiebolt from the Netherlands

Nice refurbishment of a stately old venue, but as usual never enough staff where you need them most, bar, merchandise etc.

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - Astonishing performance

Left in complete awe of the entire performance, never seen the like before, and unlikely to see again. She has never failed to impress me from the very beginning of her recording career, and if anything have even more respect and admiration for her now than before. Her handpicked band was also perfect and equally stunning.
As for the experience, left very flat after expecting afternoon picnic due to very vague instructions from eventim, only to find we had hotel only at extraordinarily inflated price. Given any option next time, which we were not given on this occasion, I would buy ticket only and find own accommodation, and picnic!

Nice atmosphere and décor, but could do with more toilet facilities. The temperature was a bit warm and stuffy.

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - Before The Dawn: Beyond Amazing

Thirty five years in the making, thirty five years waiting & worth every minute. It wasnt just a concert it was a show, a magnificent spectacle, containing several of her songs & two set pieces which included acting, dance mime & puppetry. Memories of that night will stay with me for a long time to come. I expected nothing less from the great Kate Bush.

Its an old ex-cinema theatre, very nice art deco-like. Very easy to get there by tube or bus. Not to many people (3500) there, comfortable atmosphere, nice bars.

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - A Dream Come True!

I listened to Wuthering Heights back in 1978 in a disco in Munich (Germany) and since then I love Kate Bush and her wonderful music! Now after 35 years I was lucky enough to buy a ticket and listen to her live. It was a mind-blowing, unique event! What a fortune to take part in Before the Dawn. Kate Bush is a class of her own, unrivalled, sovereign - a real shaman. What she performed at the Hammersmith Apollo with her musicians, her lovely son and the other artists was a huge and wonderful mulit-media music-theatre event. Its a bliss to have the oppertunity to eye-witness it. Now I hope very much, that there will be a DVD.

I was lucky to get tickets but Eventim changed me from opening night to 2nd still no explanation , and I could only get hospitality tickets despites others being offered lower priced tickets. The gig was worth it and to be honest I would go again but I would not be impressed withEventim handling and processing tickets. Kate come to Ireland next time ! I dont believe the food was worth the price nearly 1000 K for two mine was over seasoned and to be honest It was my only chance of seeing kate but very badly organised by the eventim team they have not yet explained why I lost my opening night seats and I didnt hear from the till that evening and only by chance, I could easily have booked flights in the interim can someone explain?

Kate Bush(15/09/14) - Bucket list completed

Best ever experience and she was on my bucket list for soooo long. trouble is I want to go again. Kates voice is stillbrilliant and as for her music so glad to see she is alive in the 2014 charts !!!
The hospitality was not that great could hardly eat any and very little poussin the harissa spoiled it for me and the buying of merchandise far too slow . everything about the concert was brilliant but the processes around it as explained were very poor. I still cant believe the Eventim phoned me after the had taken my money some nearly 1000£ to change my dates from the opening night to 2nd which involved flight changes also never again !

Selected fan reports for events at this venue Eventim Apollo London

Saw Elbow for my first time, at my first visit to Hammersmith Eventim Apollo. Wont be my last time at either. The band were superb, and Guy Garveys laid back banter had the crowd in the palm of his hands. Vocally and musically superb - personal highlights were Grounds for Divorce, Lippy Kids and Sad Captain. Have seen a few great gigs over the years, and this is up in my top 3. Support act were good too, set us up for the main event rather nicely.

Jason Mraz

08/02/15

FANTASTICfrom Neil Solman, 17/02/15

Ive seen jason mraz at the O2 a while ago,had reasonable seats ,and was a good concert
But seeing him and Rainin Jane at hammersmith.Was a master class in music ,he and 4 very talented ladies gave a terrific nights entertainment,
pretty much on stage for 3 hours ,and every minute was great,A modern day poet with song,cant wait to see him again!BUT NOT AT THE O2

Elbow

12/02/15

Brilliantfrom SeanB, 17/02/15

So nice to see Elbow in a smaller venue, the sound was so much better than the O2 where we saw them before.

Elbow

12/02/15

Awesomefrom Lou, 16/02/15

What an amazing gig. Elbow as always delivered with a stunning set list, great crowd interaction and all in a beautiful venue. Incredible night.

Elbow

11/02/15

Gorgeousfrom Laura B, 16/02/15

Beautiful shimmery evening. I cried as they came on stage. Third time Ive seen them in 14 years and they remain as wonderful as the first time.

Jason Mraz

09/02/15

Incrediblefrom Jules, 16/02/15

Ive seen Jason a couple of times now and he is one of those artists who keep surprising you. The quality of this show is amazing and
Raining Jane compliment Jason perfectly. The entire show was such a treat. They played for more than two and a half hours, besides some of the favorites like Im yours and I wont give up he always changes the setlist around from show to show, which keeps it interesting. He jokes around and is very down-to-earth, but is also capable of moving you to tears with a performance. This show is a must-see!

First Aid Kit

27/01/15

Great Show Again!from Lee, 28/01/15

I saw First Aid Kit perform at the Royal Albert Hall last year and thought it was excellent and they didnt disappoint again at the Eventim Apollo.
What a great venue too!

Maestro Shajarian

26/10/14

great and unforgettable eventfrom Mahbubeh, 27/01/15

It was a great and unforgettable night. I had the chance to buy 2 front row ticket which was definitely worthwhile. I will definitely buy this event ticket in future again.

Gary Numan

28/11/14

LOUD AND CLEAR !from Frank Reunaldo REUNBROUCK, 03/12/14

I came from Ostend, Belgium, to the event with my brother, as we were here also at the last passage from Gary (then the Hammersmith Odeon). Our hope was that he kept his promis to make it a long show with everything in it. Well, he played everything in a well organised show and as we wanted it : LOUD and CLEAR ! Till the next time Gary !

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Lost MY voice too!from GaryB, 02/12/14

What a fantastic evening. Despite Garys vocal problems he provided us with a first class show, mixing old and new songs and the crowd loved every single minute of it
I am so pleased that I was able to be there to witness it first hand
Thank You Gary

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Wow- Truly Amazing Night-Numan you ...from Tony C, 02/12/14

Gary Numans return to the Apollo certainly did not disappoint. Despite Garys cold, loss of voice the day before and his own self confessed stress trying to get fit on the day to perform the gig was amazing.
In a smouldering atmosphere 23 tunes + were delivered with terrific energy accompanied by a spectacular light show. Having seen Numan live seven or eight times this topped the lot as his best gig ever.

Gary Numan

28/11/14

What a night!from Dave M, 02/12/14

Gary Numan must have been shattered after this marathon gig, especially given that he was under the weather to start with - those of us in the crowd were certainly drained physically and emotionally at the end.
Its great to see an artist at the same venue 30 years and doing new original material rather than just a retro show - especially when that new material is a good as the songs from Splinter.

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Gary Numanfrom Dimitri BE, 02/12/14

We came specialy for this concert from Belgium!
I would do it immediately again, this was one of the best concerts if have seen!
Thanks!

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Triumphant Homecoming Gig!from Dean Hazell, 02/12/14

On the day of the gig Garys twitter was all about his voice being non-existent and replies of Dont worry Gary, well sing it for you!. After an injection in the arse the next 2 hours were pure Numan gold where you just didnt notice anything substandard about what was going on. The lights were fanstastic, the sloped floor of the venue meant that everyone could see and the sound mix was perfect, I could even hear basslines!
And for 2 hours were were treated to a Numan tour de force, all the standards were there, all the expected Splinter tracks were there, Berserker was there and so was Jo the Waiter. Everything was note perfect and the crowd were suitably loud and energetic all the way through. A Numan chant even stopped Gary on stage until he was forced to just accept that he was being adored for a minute or two by his biggest crowd since 81.
This was two hours of my life extremely well spent, if he comes around again, go and see him, you absolutely will not regret it.

Gary Numan

28/11/14

great showfrom mart, 02/12/14

Another great show by the one and only gary numan i have been a fan since 77 and that show was one of the best for a while the lights and sound was amazing so keep them coming gary

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Absolutely faboluesfrom Tina and Jonas from sweden, 01/12/14

The guest band was OK. We did not like that they had a big light turned right in our eyes. It would have been nice if the light was turned towards them instead so we could see what we payed for. It took ages for Gary to come on stage but it was worth waiting for. He was great. First time we saw him perform and I who is not a regular fan thought it was great. The audience really made it rock in there.

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Excellent showfrom kevin a long life Numanoid, 01/12/14

Having been a fan of Gary Numan since the Tubeway Army days, he still has the power to deliver an excellent show (despite not feeling great). brilliant event and because of the size of venue (Apollo) you get a great feeling of a personal show. well done Gary - cant wait for the next album and next show

Gary Numan

28/11/14

Amazingfrom james277, 01/12/14

Numan was amazing and the sound was great.
Unfortunately the seats in the area I was sitting in were obviously made for people who were about 5ft 5 and after a while it became very uncomfortable.
It is though the best venue in London and the atmosphere was brilliant!

Kate Bush

06/09/14

No words to describefrom Dominik Chelminski, 29/11/14

This show was better than anything I have seen before, and I have seen The Wall, King Crimson, Tool, Rammstein, and many many more!
The artistic quality was so high it somehow exceeded the limits.. I had a feeling that I am one of the few chosen ones who could see it live, because this is a once-in a lifetime experience. Impossobiel to describe to somebody who has not witnessed it. Kate Bush is the Queen of music.

Billy Idol

09/11/14

Great eventfrom Adriana, 20/11/14

Had a great time! Great event!!!
Love Billy idol concert ...Very entertenement.
Great atmosfere. Need to have car parking for events though